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Interested in studying abroad? Attend an afternoon meeting Thursday

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor | Oct 13, 2021

If you’re interested in studying abroad while taking classes that will move you towards graduation, attend a meeting Oct. 14 at 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m in Building 42, Coggin College of Business, room...

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'In These Silent Days' album review

‘In These Silent Days’ album review

Ash Anders, Volunteer DJ | Oct 13, 2021

In These Silent Days is the seventh studio album by American artist Brandi Carlile, who shot to fame after her debut self-titled album. The singer-songwriter has 13 Grammy nominations under her belt, as...

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UNF’s Florida Small Business Development Center begins after-hours consulting

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Oct 13, 2021

The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UNF has expanded its services to now offer “Beyond Business Hours” at no additional cost to any small business owner located on the First Coast....

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UNF graduate program happening Tuesday night

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor | Oct 12, 2021

A UNF Coggin Graduate Business information session will take place on Oct. 12 for students to learn more about the six master degrees and two graduate certificates offered at UNF.  The UNF Coggin Graduate...

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Inside Osprey Life and Productions

Inside Osprey Life and Productions

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Oct 12, 2021

If you have attended any events on-campus, such as during Week of Welcome, drive-in movies, or the recent Battle of the Bands, you've probably noticed that most of these events have one major thing in...

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UNF baseball team players say they feel pressure to get vaccinated for hopes of a professional future

UNF baseball team players say they feel pressure to get vaccinated for hopes of a professional future

Dylan Kelley, Journalism Student | Oct 11, 2021

(Updated Oct. 12 to correct misleading headline) Only 57.5 percent of the University of North Florida (UNF) baseball team has been vaccinated, and those who aren't vaccinated say they're feeling pressure...

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Interfaith Week has concluded, revisit some of its best moments

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief | Oct 11, 2021

UNF’s Interfaith Week hosted by the Interfaith Center wrapped up on Friday, Oct. 8. The week featured various opportunities for UNF students, faculty, and staff to experience different religions, and...

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UNF volleyball sweeps JU in season’s first River City Rumble match

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Oct 11, 2021

UNF clashed with Jacksonville University for the first time this season on Saturday, as the Ospreys downed the Dolphins in dominant fashion. The Ospreys have gotten off to a historic start, while the...

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Student Government passes a trio of bills ahead of ‘Rally in Tally’

Julia Croston, Student Government Reporter | Oct 11, 2021

(Updated Oct. 12 to correct a minor error.) On Friday, Oct. 8, Student Government (SG) met in the Senate chambers to finalize new legislation before it will be presented to state legislators at Rally...

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UNF’s ‘Right Ice Machine’ demystified

Ethan Leckie, Volunteer Reporter | Oct 8, 2021

Lurking in the back of the Osprey Café, there sits a machine— an ice machine. Uttering its name will make even the longest-tenured students tremble in fear. From Aug. to early Oct., it would dispense...

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Twitch admits massive data breach

Michael Tracey, General Assignment Reporter | Oct 8, 2021

On Wednesday, Oct. 6, Twitch admitted to a massive data breach containing source code, streamer payout information, and business practices. Shortly before the Amazon-owned streaming platform sent out the...

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Opinion: Diets don’t work! Here’s why

Hayley Brock, Nutrition Student | Oct 8, 2021

The U.S. weight loss and diet industry reached a record worth of $78 billion in 2019 and the global weight-loss industry is expected to be worth $278.95 billion by 2023.1 Is the diet industry so profitable...

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